"announcing that the tournament had already received over 150 million ticket requests during the latest sales window, an unprecedented level of demand. Infantino also said that most of the proceeds from the tournament which will be held across the U.S., Canada and Mexico next year will be steered to develop soccer worldwide, stating flatly that "without FIFA, there would be no football in 150 countries in the world. ""
"Those prices range from $140 for a handful of initial round games to as much as $2,735 for the U.S. opening match against Paraguay that will be held in Los Angeles next year. Prices for knockout rounds surge even more, with FIFA charging $4,185 for the cheapest ticket for the final that will be held in July in New Jersey and $8,680 for the most expensive seats."
"FIFA subsequently announced a special tier of $60 tickets for each of the 104 games of the tournament for followers of participating countries' teams, though that will represent only a small fraction of available tickets. "In the last few days, you have probably seen there is a lot of debate about ticketing and ticket prices," Infantino said before announcing the tournament had received 150 million ticket requests since the application period for tickets opened on Dec. 11, a number he described as "absolutely crazy." "This shows how powerful the World Cup is," he said."
FIFA reported over 150 million ticket requests during the latest sales window, an unprecedented level of demand. FIFA justified controversially high ticket prices by citing that demand and said most proceeds will be steered to develop soccer worldwide. Ticket prices range from $140 for some early matches to as much as $2,735 for the U.S. opening match, with knockout and final prices reaching $4,185 to $8,680. A special $60 ticket tier was announced for followers of participating countries but will represent only a small fraction of available tickets. The pricing surge prompted significant fan outrage.
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